RobCo develops modular industrial robotics systems designed to make automation accessible to small and mid-sized manufacturers. Founded in 2020 at the Technical University of Munich, the company delivers a full-stack robotics ecosystem that integrates patented modular hardware, AI-powered computer vision, and a no-code software platform. The architecture addresses a deployment problem in industrial automation: traditional solutions can cost hundreds of thousands and require months of complex installation, creating a barrier for manufacturers operating at smaller scale.
The technical approach centers on modularity across the stack. The hardware platform uses patented modular components that can be configured for different factory floor tasks. The computer vision subsystem automates visual inspection and repetitive manual operations, while the no-code software layer handles workflow configuration without requiring programming expertise. According to the company, this integration reduces deployment time from months to days. Customers have reported 50% reductions in direct production costs and the ability to double production lines without increasing headcount.
RobCo is currently operational across factories in Germany and expanding to the United States. The company's systems are deployed in small and mid-sized manufacturing environments where the traditional economics of industrial automation have been prohibitive. The engineering challenge lies in balancing modularity with reliability - building systems flexible enough to adapt across different production scenarios while maintaining the precision and uptime requirements of industrial environments. CEO Roman Hölzl leads the company, which positions its technology as enabling manufacturers to compete through automation innovation rather than scale alone.